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E-Guide: Virtual SQL Server: What's to Gain and How to Keep It Secure

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ABSTRACT:

As it turns out, beyond much-hyped virtualization benefits like consolidation and flexibility, SQL Server virtual machines (VMs) offer some pretty nifty, unique perks. But can you take advantage of these perks without sacrificing SQL Server security?

Read this expert e-guide to discover five lesser-known benefits of virtualizing SQL Server and learn best practices for keeping your data safe in a virtualized environment.

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